Civil Rights Cold Cases: Board Unlocks 4,100 Pages of History with Redactions
Published Date: 7/7/2025
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The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board reviewed over 4,100 pages of records about four important civil rights cases. They decided to release most of the records to the public but postponed some parts to protect sensitive info. This means more history will be shared by mid-2025, helping everyone learn while keeping some details safe.
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